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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 713.29 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 713.29 and 302.41 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 713.29 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/713.29 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 713.29 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 215,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,703.45/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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